Pune Techie Dies by Suicide Due to Manager's Harassment, Probe Begins

Pune: In a tragic incident, a 36-year-old IT Professional died by suicide after jumping into the Bopodi riverbed in Pune, following continuous harassment and humiliation from his manager. 

The incident occurred on June 21; however, the case was registered a month later.

Pune Techie Dies by Suicide, Case Registered

According to the Police, the victim identified as Vishal Pramod Salvi, was recently fired from the IT company situated in Yerwada. 

The incident happened a month ago but a case was registered when the deceased's sister, Preeti Amit Kamble, filed a complaint at the Khadki Police Station against the manager, Zeeshan Haider. 

A case has been registered at Khadki Police Station against the company manager for inciting the man to commit suicide under Section 306 (Abetment of Suicide) of the Indian Penal Code.

IT Professional Left Suicide Note, Blamed Pressure and Humiliation by Manager

According to the police, Vishal left a note writing the reason behind this drastic step was the constant pressure and public humiliation he faced by his manager Zeeshan. He also posted a picture of Haider on his WhatsApp status. 

The FIR mentions that Zeeshan had earlier threatened Vishal with dismissal and eventually fired him from his job of past 10 years. 

A senior police officer from Khadki Police Station said, "The accused has not been arrested yet. We have registered the case and are investigating the matter; appropriate action will be taken against the culprit''.